Comparisons / Comparison of Fujifilm X30 and Sony Alpha NEX-7

Comparison of Fujifilm X30 and Sony Alpha NEX-7 [S]ave

Attribute
Fujifilm X30 ×
Sony Alpha NEX-7 ×
General
ModelFujifilm X30Sony Alpha NEX-7
BrandFujifilmSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html-
Model numberX30NEX-7
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119120
Width (mm)6043
Height (mm)7267
Weight (g)423560
Waterproof--
PredecessorFujifilm X20-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)1224.3
Sensor format2/3 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)58.08366.6
Sensor width (mm)8.823.5
Sensor height (mm)6.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.23.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeX-Trans IIRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNot neededFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score-81
Dxo color depth score (bit)-24.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-13.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-1,016
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1624(18.7 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 1080(4.1 mp other)
  • 3840 x 1624(6.2 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 5760 x 1080(6.2 mp other)
  • 5760 x 1624(9.4 mp other)
  • 7680 x 1080(8.3 mp other)
  • 7680 x 1624(12.5 mp other)
  • 9600 x 1080(10.4 mp other)
  • 9600 x 1624(15.6 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif ver 2.3)
  • raw (raf format)
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.410
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 (MOV) with stereo soundAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out--
1↑Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony E
LensFujinon optical zoom lens; 11 glass elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elementsSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)43.06
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.500.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5025
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 100-
Filter thread (mm)5249
Thread typeVia optional adapter ring-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 10
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF): Multi, Area, TrackingContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot, Object Tracking, Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39-inch ~2,360K-dot OLED color viewfinder: 100% coverage, 0.65x magnification (at 50mm eq.), 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopterEVF type; 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.650.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.651.09
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80016,000
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 12800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000.
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • color temperature selection
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • underwater
  • auto wb
  • awb micro adjustment
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, FlowerPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • commander
  • commander
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro.
  • red-eye removal off: auto
  • slow synchro.
  • suppressed flash
  • suppressed flash red-eye removal on: red-eye reduction auto
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-6
Flash range descriptionISO AUTO: Wide : Approx. 30 cm - 7.0 m / 11.7 in. - 22.9 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 50 cm - 5.0 m / 1.6 ft. - 16.4 ft.GN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/10001/160
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (raf format)
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)55-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi or optional wired
  • optional wireless
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • wi-fi (ieee 802.11b/g/n)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.710.59
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.65
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-5
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.710.69
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.410
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1518
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)910
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1113
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.910
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1111
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.280.22
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.040.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.180.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus Lag, AF-S, Center AF, Medium focal length = 0.172sFull AF lag:Wide-area AF = 0.225s
Startup time (s)2.11.2
Play -> record time (s)11.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.31.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470430
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-350
Battery form factorProprietary NP-95Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-95 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • fujifilm cd-rom
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II, new "Real Time Viewfinder" EVF, dual manual control rings3", 921K-dot, Tilting LCD, XGA OLED TruFinder EVF, 1080p60 AVCHD 2.0 Videos, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode, Sweep Panorama



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